Monogram

The Elon University “E” monogram was adopted in 2016 to provide a distinctive symbol for a wide variety of uses, both institutional and athletic. The mark is a modern version of the block letter E that has been used throughout Elon’s history, most prominently by the athletics “E Club,” which dates back to the early years of the 20th century. Today’s monogram is a stylized letter in the university colors of maroon and gold, using a modified version of the Tautz font that is part of the Phoenix athletics identity.

The “E” monogram must be used as a graphic file and may not be altered or changed in any way. This includes altering color, proportion, distortion of the mark as well as adding or changing additional words or symbols not shown here. Only University Communications can create custom marks using the “E” monogram for official use.

Institutional Monograms

The version of the “E” monogram with the secondary ELON wordmark (shown at right) may be used only when the wordmark or signature cannot appear elsewhere in the design, in relatively close proximity to the E, so that the relationship between the monogram and the Elon name is clear.

Example image showing the Elon monogram

Athletics Monograms

The version of the “E” monogram paired with the wordmark in the Tautz font or paired with the words ELON ATHLETICS or ELON PHOENIX or sport name is reserved for athletics use and may not be recreated using the Tautz font in a word processing or graphics program.

Example image with various Elon monograms, including the Elon Athletics and Elon Phoenix versions

Clearspace Requirements

The area around all Elon signatures and wordmarks must be free of any other text or graphic elements. For the monogram, the clear space equals the width of the top or bottom arm of the "E." Note that the clearspace on the left side is measured from the serif points of the inner E.

Example image showing the clearpsace requirements around the Elon monogram

Download the Full Monogram Library

This package includes all versions of the academic and athletics monogram in the most common formats. This download is recommended if you will be using multiple versions of the monogram and would like the complete library as one download. Specific versions of the monogram can be downloaded below.

Download Package (ZIP)

Versions of the Monogram

The monogram should only be used in these color variations. The gold monogram may only be used against maroon backgrounds.

Not sure which file type you need? Visit our Tips & Best Practices page for guidance on choosing the right format for your project.

 

Best Practices

Correct usage example, showing to use the gold monogram on maroon, and the maroon monogram on gold backgrounds

When the monogram is used on maroon, the monogram is gold with a white border. When it is on gold, the monogram is maroon with a white border.

Incorrect usage example showing not to use a maroon monogram on a maroon background, and gold monogram on a gold background

Correct usage example showing to use the outline version of the monogram when using a single color

For use in a single color, the monogram has an outline version.

Incorrect usage example showing

Use the correct monogram version for debossing.

Incorrect deboss: No outline or outline too thin.

Use the correct monogram version for embossing.

Incorrect emboss: No outline or outline too thin.